
Padel news: ‘Padel is the most inclusive sport in the world’ – Paralympian Alessandro Ossola
Italian Paralympian and motivational speaker Alessandro Ossola, founder of the Inclusive Padel Tour, is hoping to make padel the most inclusive sport in the world.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Shameeka Voyiya reports on the story.

Padel news: Agustín Tapia, Arturo Coello and the top players on the Premier Padel world tour
You’ve probably heard about all the big-name stars playing padel – from Spider-Man actor Tom Holland and football icon Lionel Messi to tennis legend Rafael Nadal – but the sport is far more than just celebrity endorsements.
With the Premier Padel world tour in full swing, Sports News Blitz writer Vanely Barumire outlines five professional players to keep an eye out for.

NBA news: Cooper Flagg set to break LeBron James rookie milestone after 22 years
Cooper Flagg has not played a single NBA game yet, but his name is already making history.
In this article, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo explores how the Dallas Mavericks rookie is set to match a milestone last achieved by LeBron James over two decades ago.

William Hill to donate Great St Wilfrid race profits to MND Association
Long-standing Great St Wilfrid sponsors William Hill will donate all profits from this year’s race to the MND Association, with a minimum of £30,000 to be donated.

F1 news: Ralf Schumacher criticises Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari struggles
Lewis Hamilton’s switch to Ferrari has started on shaky ground, drawing criticism from within the paddock.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo examines Ralf Schumacher’s blunt take on the seven-time champion’s early struggles in red.

F1 news: Freelance data engineer and technical coordinator Nida Anis on breaking barriers and women in Motorsport
For a world that held its first Formula 1 race in 1950, it’s remarkable that the sport will see its first-ever full-time female race engineer, Laura Müller, only next year.
However, the world of motorsports is evolving.
Here, writing for Sports News Blitz, journalist Disha S. Charan delves into the story of a fearless motorsports trailblazer, Nida Anis.

Tottenham collapse late as PSG fight back to claim Super Cup in penalty shootout
Paris Saint-Germain snatched the UEFA Super Cup in the most dramatic of fashions, breaking Tottenham Hotspur hearts with a last-gasp equaliser before sealing a 4-3 win on penalties.

Sponsorship news: Horsforth Hawks Reds seal promotion to West Yorkshire Division 4
The Horsforth Hawks Reds rounders team have ended their West Yorkshire Rounders League Division 5 season in style, securing promotion to Division 4 after a memorable campaign of hard work and energy.
In their first season partnered with Sports News Blitz, the Hawks won six of eight matches, scoring an impressive 143 rounders in total.

GZone: Promoting Happy Gaming and Championing Philippine Gaming Culture
Discover how GZone creates a fun, safe, and culturally rich gaming space for Filipinos.
Learn why it’s becoming the go-to platform for happy gaming in the Philippines.

From Tokyo heartbreak to Paris glory: Olympian Amber Rutter on resilience and peak performance
Amber Rutter is an Olympic silver medallist, double ISSF World Champion, and one of the most successful British shooters in history, making her breakthrough as the youngest-ever ISSF World Cup winner at just 15.
Represented by Champions Speakers Agency, she is a sought-after peak-performance speaker who shares how mental toughness and unwavering focus can propel both elite athletes and professionals to their highest potential.

Old Gold Racing news: Mick Fitzgerald says Sean Bowen’s “a huge asset” as he invests further into syndicate ownership
Grand National–winning jockey and ITV presenter Mick Fitzgerald has taken another big step into the world of racehorse ownership by adding an exciting new recruit to the ‘Mick Fitzgerald Racing Club’ with Old Gold Racing in the shape of Jamada.
The recent Irish bumper winner will be the fourth horse to join the Mick Fitzgerald Racing Club, which has previously enjoyed success with the likes of four-time winner Paddy De Pole.
For £60 a share, people can own Jamada alongside Fitzgerald, who describes the horse as having “the kind of potential you dream about.”

Estevao and Joao Pedro shine as Chelsea wrap up pre-season in style with emphatic wins over Leverkusen and AC Milan
Following a 4-1 victory over AC Milan at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea have ended their pre-season on a high, as the 2025/26 Premier League season looms.
With a summer packed with Club World Cup football, Chelsea have played only two friendlies to prepare for the campaign ahead.

Horse racing news: £2 bet lands punter over £16k
One William Hill racing punter landed a stunning touch on Thursday’s racing, when their £1 each-way accumulator returned £16,245.

Sports News Blitz betting and casino guide: What is proposition (props) betting?
Proposition betting, often referred to as props betting, involves wagering on specific events or outcomes within a game or sporting event that may not directly affect the final result.
Here, Sports News Blitz looks at some common examples of proposition wagers.

Padel news: Inside the racket sport’s dizzying takeover of Britain, from urban centres to rural farms
From celebrity endorsements to new centres being announced weekly, padel is no longer the shy cousin of tennis but rather a genuine contender for the throne of racket sports.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Vanely Barumire reports on the sport’s continued expansion.

Cricket news: When empires faced off at Lord’s – A look back at the first-ever England vs India Test
As the dust settles on another thrilling and hard-fought England vs India Test series, it’s impossible not to be swept up in the drama and history of an age-old rivalry.
Yet, long before packed stadiums, broadcast empires, and social media debates, a quieter and humbler beginning unfolded under the brooding skies of London in the summer of 1932, writes Sports News Blitz’s Ishita Trivedi.

Sports News Blitz betting and casino guide: What is totals (over/under) betting?
Totals betting, also known as over/under betting, is a type of sports wagering where you bet on the total combined score of both teams in a game, rather than on the outcome of the game itself.
Here, Sports News Blitz explains one of the simpler betting methods out there.

Horse racing news: True Love holds edge over Gstaad ahead of Phoenix Stakes, says Timeform
A mouthwatering clash between Timeform’s top two-year-old colt, Gstaad, and top two-year-old filly, True Love, is in prospect this Saturday at The Curragh in the Group 1 Phoenix Stakes.
And with Ryan Moore making the decision to ride the former, the Coventry winner currently heads the betting, but True Love (122p) continues to rate slightly ahead of Gstaad (120p) on Timeform’s weight-adjusted ratings.

Premier Padel establishes two committees to strengthen governance and global expansion
Premier Padel, the official global professional padel tour, announced on Wednesday the establishment of two new advisory and consultative committees for the men’s and women’s tours.
The move is set to platform the voice of stakeholders, enhance governance, strengthen collaboration, and progress the next phase of global growth in the sport, reports Sports News Blitz’s Shameeka Voyiya.

GB and Ireland favourites for 2025 Shergar Cup at Ascot
Great Britain and Ireland, captained by Hollie Doyle, are 11/10 favourites with William Hill to win Saturday’s Shergar Cup at Ascot for the first time since 2022.